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EN16 OFA

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,002 mi
Last recorded157,002 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN16 OFA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 157,002 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 139,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 139,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 123,705 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 110,992 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 95,126 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 77,811 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 77,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 67,500 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 53,737 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge is worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge is worn. (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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EN16 OFA is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 62,606 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EN16 OFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN16 OFA registered?

EN16 OFA is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is EN16 OFA safe to buy?

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